EU Mobility Package Update – New Rules for 2.5 tonne plus Vehicles from 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026, new EU tachograph and driver hours regulations will apply to certain light commercial vehicles operating internationally within the EU.

At Eurosprint Freight Services, we are fully prepared for these changes, ensuring continued compliance and uninterrupted service for our customers.

What Changes?
The new rules only apply to international transport operations using vehicles over 2,500 kg gross vehicle mass operating within the EU.

Vehicles – Up to 2,500 kgs GVM – *Gross Vehicle Mass

• Typically, 2-4 Euro pallets (Subject to vehicle availability)
• Around 400-600 kgs payload (Subject to vehicle availability)
• No tachograph required
• No EU drivers’ hours restrictions
• No changes to current operations
• *Gross vehicle mass (GVM) is the maximum total weight of a vehicle when it is fully loaded with passengers, fuel, and cargo

Vehicles – Over 2,500 kgs GVM – *Gross Vehicle Mass

• Typically, 8 Euro pallets
• Around 1,000–1,100 kg payload
• Tachographs required
• The same EU drivers’ hours apply as for HGV vehicles of 7.5 tonnes and above
• Daily driving limits, rest periods, and break requirements will apply
• Typical operational range approximately 750 km before mandatory driver breaks and rest periods affect schedules
• *Gross vehicle Mass (GVM) is the maximum total weight of a vehicle when it is fully loaded with passengers, fuel and cargo

What This Means for Our Customers?

Eurosprint Freight Services has been providing dedicated European vehicles of all sizes for over 25 years.  Having successfully navigated Brexit and Covid we are fully prepared for these latest regulatory changes.

Every shipment is different, tell us what is most important to you — delivery speed, cargo capacity, price, security, or a combination of all four — and our experienced team will recommend the correct vehicle solution to meet your requirements.

Whether you require a small, dedicated van or a larger curtain-sided vehicle, Eurosprint continues to invest in the right fleet and compliance systems to ensure we maintain the fast, reliable, and cost-efficient European delivery service our customers expect.

For more information on how these changes may affect your shipments, please contact our European operations team.

Further reading – https://www.ela.europa.eu/assets/lcv2026/index.html

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